The members of a college fraternity are so anxious to use all the initiation tricks they try them out on the janitor and also a poor boy that is working his way through college as a tailor..


Is 'Going Great' worth your time in the modern era of cinema? Short answer: No, unless you are a dedicated historian of silent-era slapstick or a completist of 1920s short-form comedy. This film is a relic of a time when the boundaries of 'funny' were often defined by who was holding the paddle and who was receiving th...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Norman Taurog

Maurice Campbell
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"Is 'Going Great' worth your time in the modern era of cinema? Short answer: No, unless you are a dedicated historian of silent-era slapstick or a completist of 1920s short-form comedy. This film is a relic of a time when the boundaries of 'funny' were often defined by who was holding the paddle and who was receiving the blow, making it a difficult watch for those who prefer their humor with a side of empathy.This film is specifically for academic researchers interested in the evolution of the 'f..."
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